THE PARTY LIST - March 31- April 6

Note: Please remember to check with the venue as to whether or not there is a cover charge or ticket required for the shows you plan to attend. Also, some venues have an age restriction. I have provided links to the venues when possible, making it easy for you to check it out.

Not all events take place in Texas. With that in mind I will begin listing them not only by day but by TEXAS and ON THE ROAD. With that in mind…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 31

W. C.Jameson – The Dabbs Railroad Hotel – Llano

            /w Richard Dobson

Tommy Elskes – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 8 p.m.

Scott TaylorBand – The River Club – Comanche – 9 p.m.

Friday – April 1

TerriHendrix – Blue Sage Hall – Kerrville – 7:30 p.m.

            The Troubadour Nights

Randy BrownBand – Outlaws & Legends Festival – Abilene – 3-5 p.m.

john Arthurmartinez – Blanco Fairgrounds – Blanco – 6 p.m.

            Men’s State Chili Cook-off

            Email: pepperdean7@verizon.net

MarkChesnutt – Southern Junction –Rockwall –

RhondaVincent – City of Bowie Community Center – Bowie

Saturday – 2

Cody JohnsonBand – Floore’s – Helotes –

Randy Brown Band – White Elephant Saloon – Ft. Worth – 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

john Arthurmartinez – Blanco Fairgrounds – Blanco – 6 p.m.

            Men’s State Chili Cook-off

            Email: pepperdean7@verizon.net

JohnnyRodriguez – Texas Onion Fest – Weslaco – 8 p.m.

Neal McCoy – Jefferson Theatre – Beaumont –

            /w Tracy Byrd

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – Roanoke – 7 p.m.

FelixTruvere – Stetson Bar – San Antonio –

Mike Blakely – Rear Window Listening Room – Ganado – 7 p.m.

            $27 dinner and concert/ $15 concert only

 Sunday – 3

Asleep atthe Wheel – NOLA Texas Food & Music Festival – Cedar Park

TerriHendrix – Concerts in The Attic – Ft. Worth – 5 p.m.

john Arthur martinez – Fiesta Winery – Fredricksburg – 1 p.m.

Monday – 4

Bracken Hale– Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.

KellyMcGuire – Cystic Fibrosis Tournament – Houston – Noon – 6 p.m.

Tuesday – 5

Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg – 6-8 p.m.

            /w Annie Blakely

Randy BrownBand – Railhead BBQ – Willow Park – 7:30 -10:30 p.m.

            /w Gary P. Nunn

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – Roanoke – 7 p.m.

 Wednesday – 6

NO SHOWS FOUND

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 31

Jon Wolfe – Cherokee Casino – West Siloam Springs OK – 7:00 p.m.

Aaron Watson – Cherokee Casino – West Siloam Springs OK – 8:30 p.m.

CharlieDaniels – Jergel’s Rhythm Grill – Warrendale PA

T. G.Sheppard – Community Center – Jacksonville AL

Collin Raye – Black Oak Casino – Tuolumne CA

            Willow Creek Lounge

DwightYoakam – Johnny Mercer Theater – Savanah GA

Suzy Bogguss – Old Town Center for the Arts – Cottonwood AZ – 7:30 p.m.

Friday – April 1

Jon Wolfe – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa OK – 8:15 p.m.

Aaron Watson – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa OK – 9:30 p.m.

CharlieDaniels – People’s Bank Theatre – Marietta OH

Oak RidgeBoys – Harvester Performance Center – Rocky Mount VA

AmericanAquarium – Hogs for the Cause @ City Park – New Orleans LA

Aaron Tippin – Channell – Lee Stadium – Opp AL

DwightYoakam – Carson Center – Paducah KY

Kentucky Headhunters – Bickley’s Lake Pavilion –Thomaston GA

            Smoke On the Water Festival

Little Texas – Golden Nugget Casino – Las Vegas NV

LeeGreenwood – Thunder Valley Casino  -Lincoln CA

RonnieMcDowell – PA State College Area HS – State College PA – 7;30 p.m.

Suzy Bogguss – Pioneer Hall – Sonoita AZ – 7 p.m.

 Saturday – 2

Jon Wolfe – My Bar – Marietta OK – 8 p.m.

CharlieDaniels – Ritz Theatre – Tiffin OH

Oak RidgeBoys – Newberry Opera House – Newberry SC

AmericanAquarium – Proud Larry’s – Oxford MS

Aaron Tippin– Orange Blossom Opry – Weirsdale FL

Collin Raye – Canyon Lake Lodge – Canyon Lake CA

DwightYoakam –Anderson Music Hall – Hiawassee GA

DaryleSingletary – Cave Creek Rodeo – Cave Creek AZ

John MichaelMontgomery – McCloy Municipal Park – Monticello AR

            Arkansas Forest Fest

RhondaVincent – Ft. Smith Convention Center – Ft. Smith AR

RonnieMcDowell – Council Rock HS North – Newton PA – 7 p.m.

 Sunday – 3

Oak RidgeBoys – Carpenter Theatre – Richmond VA

JimmyFortune – American Mountain Theater – Elkins WV

DwightYoakam – Columbus Civic Center – Columbus GA

Monday – 4

Billy Dean – Weidner Center for the Perf. Arts – Green Bay WI

Suzy Bogguss – Weidner Center for the Performing Arts – Green Bay WI

Tuesday – 5

Johnny Lee – Taping Larry’s Country Diner – Nashville TN

Wednesday – 6

NO SHOWS FOUND

THE PARTY LIST - March 17- 23

My eyes are still not up to long hours on here. I've done the links I have available. I will look the others up later today. Thank you for your patience.

Note: Please remember to check with the venue as to whether or not there is a cover charge or ticket required for the shows you plan to attend. Also, some venues have an age restriction. I have provided links to the venues when possible, making it easy for you to check it out.

Not all events take place in Texas. With that in mind I will begin listing them not only by day but by TEXAS and ON THE ROAD. With that in mind…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 17

Jeff Posey – Crossfire Steakhouse – Hamilton – 7-9 p.m.

            /w Guest: Jeff Gore

Pat Green – The Rustic – Dallas –

Tommy Elskes – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 8 p.m.

Bracken Hale – Broken Spoke – Austin – 9:30 p.m.

            /w The Derailers

Friday – 18

Jon Wolfe – Hank’s Texas Grill – McKinney – 8 p.m.

W. C. Jamson – Anderson Fair – Houston

            /w Guest: Richard Dobson

DaleWatson  - Poodie’s – Spicewood – 10 p.m.

Mike Blakely – The Badu – Llano – 7-10 p.m.

            /w Larry Nye and Duke Davis

Saturday – 19

Mike Blakely – Concerts @ Betty’s – San Antonio – 8 p.m.

W. C.Jameson – Old Quarter Acoustic Café – Galveston

            /w Guest: Richard Dobson

AJ Guel – Strings Bar – Bay City

Adam Hood – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 10:30 p.m.

Scott TaylorBand – Goliad Co. Fair – Goliad – 9 p.m.

Randy BrownBand – Rockett Café – Waxahachie – 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Johnny Lee – Breckenridge Main Event Center – Edna

Sunday – 20

Asleep at the Wheel – Dosey Does’ Big Barn – The Woodlands

Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.

Jon Napier – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 7:30 – p.m.

            Song Swap /w Bracken Hale

john Arthurmartinez – Fiesta Winery – Fredricksburg – 1 p.m.

Monday – 21

George Ensle – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30

            /w Alex Harvey

Tuesday-  22

Mike Blakely– Burger Burger – Fredricksburg – 6-8 pm.

            /w Annie Blakely

W. C.Jameson – Fuel Coffee House – Llano –

            /w Annie Acton & Shan Kowert

john Arthur martinez – Trailblazer Grille – Burnett – 6 p.m.

Randy BrownBand – Railhead BBQ – Willow Park – 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

            /w Cory Morrow

Wednesday – 23

Scott TaylorBand – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria – 8 p.m.

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 17

MarcBroussard – Alys Robinson Stephen Pavilion – Birmingham AL

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 3:30 p.m.

KentuckyHeadhunters – Akwesasne Mohawk Casino – Hogansburg NY

Friday – 18

CharlieDaniels – Prairie Band Casino – Mayetta KS

Gene Watson – Ross Country Jamboree – New Washington IN

Oak RidgeBoys – The Newton Theatre – Newton NJ

MarcBroussard – Bijou Theater – Knoxville TN

AmericanAquarium – Rooftop Bar – Hilton Head Island SC

Buddy Case – House Concert @ Hope Jones – Mayflower AR – 6:30

            Potluck – bring dish and beverage to share

Mark Chesnutt –Runaway Country – Kissimmee FL

Neal McCoy – Cowboys – Dothan AL

RhondaVincent – Old Rock School Auditorium – Valdese NC

Suzy Bogguss – Mill Town Music Hall – Breman AL – 8 p.m.

            /w Linda Davis, Marty Raybon, LeeRoy Parnell

Saturday – 19

CharlieDaniels Band – Downstream Casino – Quapaw OK

Gene Watson – Ross Country Jamboree – New Washington IN

Oak RidgeBoys – American Music Theater – Lancaster PA

LorrieMorgan – Georgia National Fairgrounds – Perry GA

            /w Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt

MarcBroussard – City Winery – Nashville TN

Jimmy Fortune – Nelson Co. High School – Nelson Co. VA

AmericanAquarium – The Pour House – Charleston SC

CrystalGayle – Country In the Park- Pinellas Park FL

Gary Allan – Clewiston Sugar Festival – Clewiston FL

John MichaelMontgomery –West Valley Fair – Univ. of Phoenix

Little Texas – Keystone High School –LaGrange OH

            Volunteer Fire Dept. Fundraiser

Neal McCoy – The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon – Fort Myers FL

RhondaVincent – Historic Earle Theatre – Mt. Airy NC

RonnieMcDowell – Orange Blossom Opry – Weirsdale FL
Joan Biaz - AlysRobinson Stephen Pavilion - NY

 Sunday – 20

Oak RidgeBoys – Barns of Wolf Trap – Vienna VA

MarcBroussard – The Grey Eagle – Ashville NC

Neal McCoy – Osceola Heritage Park – Kissimmee FL

            Runaway Country Fest

Monday – 21

NO SHOWS FOUND

Tuesday-  22

MarcBroussard – Rams Head On Stage – Annapolis MD

Wednesday – 23

Dustin Lynch – Gilloiz Theater – Springfield MO

            /w David Nail, Chris Janson & Lauren Alana

                        All Proceeds go to St. Jude

Buddy Case – Cactus Jack’s – Conway AR – 6-9 p.m.

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Plenty Good People

This week I have the pleasure of reviewing a new CD by two of my favorite Texas artists. This project between W. C. Jameson and Richard Dobson has been a long-time dream of friends. Good things come to those who wait. If you've waited for an artist to sing about the things you feel deep in your soul, wait no more. 

With the exception of Me and Paul (written by their friend Willie Nelson), every song on the CD was written by W.C, Richard or both. The other noteable pen came from Charley Stefl on A Step Away From Homeless

Each track on PLENTY GOOD PEOPLE is a testament to what real country is. If you're not sure, I know a gentleman that will tell you 'it's all about the poetry' in a song. Oxford Dictionaries defines poetry as: literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm

Mix that definition with the deep voice of W. C. that draws you into the song with the Guthrie tones of Richard and you have a combination not to be matched. Lynette Perkins, Franci Jarrard and Rick Dinsmore add that little something extra in harmony vocals.  I found the following video on YouTube showcasing Richard Dobson with Lynette, Franci and Stephen Jarrard:

While not everyone can agree on what country music is today, I'm going with a song that tells me a story - without a lot of repetitive wording. PLENTY GOOD PEOPLE gives me that as well as warm feeling of having spent an evening with friends. 

UPDATE: I just found out this CD debuted at #15 on the EuroAmericana charts! WC and Richard debuted the album at Poodie's Hilltop Roadhouse in Spicewood TX last night. Backed by a 7-piece band, the place was standing-room only! See, you really want this CD!  You can order through AMAZON or by contacting WC through his  WEBSITE.

For great lyrics, heritage and friendship, I am tipping my hat:

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CONCERTS & EVENTS - Texas Indie Fest

While I do not promote anything other than the country-based genres, I am open to the fact that there are other talented folks out there... artists like David Martinez. So for any of my readers who like something a little edgier than what I normally promote, this week is just for you. #Rock On!

You will find all the info on their FB Page 

In the mean time, I'll give you a teaser of what you will hear:

David Martinez - HEAL

THE PARTY LIST - March 10 - 16

NOTE! I have attracted my husbands head cold. I HAVE to be over this by Friday as I have dumped $200 tickets to a concert for my sister and me. In that light, I'm taking meds and sleeping. No links or HootSuite this week. Please share the love and dates on your social media. Country Blessings! ~Kelly

Note: Please remember to check with the venue as to whether or not there is a cover charge or ticket required for the shows you plan to attend. Also, some venues have an age restriction. I have provided links to the venues when possible, making it easy for you to check it out.

Not all events take place in Texas. With that in mind I will begin listing them not only by day but by TEXAS and ON THE ROAD. With that in mind…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 10

The Trishas – Kessler Theater – Dallas –

            /w Special Guest: Chuck Cannon

Tommy Elskes – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6 p.m.

Friday – 11

Charlie Robison – Floore’s – Helotes – 9 p.m.

The Trishas – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels

            /w Special Guest: Dawn & Hawkes

Tessy Lou – The Auslander – Fredricksburg – 6:30 p.m.

Scott Taylor Band – Roper’s Dancehall – Floresville – 9 p.m.

Saturday – 12

James McMurtry – Floore’s – Helotes – 9 p.m.

Jon Wolfe – Armadillo Place – Houston – 8 p.m.

The Trishas – Rock Room Concerts – Austin – SOLD OUT!

Doug Moreland – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 8 p.m.

Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 11 p.m.

Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria -  5 p.m.

             Opening for Roger Creager

Sunday – 13

The Trishas – Cactus Theater – Lubbock –

            /w Special Guest: Drew Kennedy

Mike Blakely – Luckenbach – 2-5 p.m.

            Trio

Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.

Jon Napier – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 7:30 p.m.

            Song Swap /w Jim Wyly

Terri Hendrix – Sycamore Creek Concerts – Dripping Springs – 3 p.m.

            /w Lloyd Maines

  

Monday – 14

Mike Blakely – Hallet Oak Gallery – Halletsville – 7-9 p.m.

            JD Wellfed’s Songwriter Night

W.C. Jameson – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.

            /w Guest: Richard Dobbson

Aaron Watson – Zapata Co. Fair – Zapata – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday – 15

Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg – 6-8 p.m.

            /w Annie Blakely

Wednesday – 16

Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria – 8 p.m.

ON THE ROAD 

Thursday – 10

Oak Ridge Boys – Strawberry Festival – Plant City FL

Jimmy Fortune – Mining Camp Restaurant – Apache Junction AZ

Asleep at the Wheel – Colonial Theatre – Phoenixville PA

American Aquarium – Boondocks – Springfield IL –

            /w Chris Knight

Friday – 11

Charlie Daniels – Pompano Beach Amphitheater – Pompano Beach FL

Gene Watson – Bear Creek Memories Dinner Theatre – Celina OH

Ronnie McDowell – Tennessee Armour – Red Boiling Springs TN

Jimmy Fortune – Mining Camp Restaurant – Apache Junction AZ

Josh Abbott Band – Joe’s Bar – Chicago –

Asleep at the Wheel – Inifinity Hall – Norfolk CT

American Aquarium – The Southgate House Revival – Newport KY

            /w Chris Knight

Saturday – 12

Charlie Daniels – Jesters Live @ Destination Daytona – Daytona Beach FL

Gene Watson – Effingham Performing Arts Center – Effingham IL

JB and the Moonshine Band – Gilley’s Choctaw Casino – Pocola OK

Oak Ridge Boys – E. Arkansas Community College – Forrest City AR

Ronnie McDowell – Tennessee Armour – Red Boiling Springs TN

Lorrie Morgan – Seven Feathers Casino & Resort – Canyonville OR

Jimmy Fortune – Mining Camp Restaurant – Apache Junction AZ

T. G. Sheppard – South Florida Fair – West Palm Beach FL

Asleep at the Wheel –YMCA Boulton Center for the Perform. Arts – Bay Shore NY

Billy Dean – St. Mary’s High School – St. Mary’s PA

            /w Restless Heart

Sunday – 13

NO Shows Found

Monday – 14

NO Shows found

Tuesday – 15

No Shows Found

Wednesday – 16

Buddy Case – Cactus Jack’s – Conway AR – 6-9 p.m.

CONCERTS & EVENTS - MossFest

MossFest March 6, 2016 from Moss Pieratt Foundation on Vimeo.

THE PARTY LIST - March 3 - 9

I apologize for a slim list this week. I've been dealing with some eye/ migraine issues. I will get links done before end of day on Thursday.  Thank you for your patience.

Note: Please remember to check with the venue as to whether or not there is a cover charge or ticket required for the shows you plan to attend. Also, some venues have an age restriction. I have provided links to the venues when possible, making it easy for you to check it out.

Not all events take place in Texas. With that in mind I will begin listing them not only by day but by TEXAS and ON THE ROAD. With that in mind…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 3

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – Coppell – 7 p.m.

W.C. Jameson – The Dabbs Railroad Hotel – Llano –

            /w Chuck Hawthorne

Tommy Elskes – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6 p.m.

Jon Napier – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 8:30 p.m.

Friday – 4

Chuck Hawthorne - Texas National Outfitters - Houston - Noon
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Saturday – 5

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – Roanoke – 7 p.m.

Kacky Street – New World Deli – Austin – 7-9 p.m.

            /w Greg Whitfield on guitar

Aaron Watson – Texas Birthday Bash – Navasota – 9:30 p.m.

Jon Napier – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 8 p.m.

Uncle Lucius – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 10 p.m.
Chuck Hawthorne - Templin Saloon - Gonzales - 5 p.m.
        Texas Independence Songwriter Festival
The Gatlin Brothers - Arlington Music Hall - Arlington

  

Sunday – 6

Mike Blakely – Luckenbach – 1 p.m.

            /w Walt Wilkins & Michael Hearne

Mike Blakely – Pontotoc Weingarten – Fredricksburg – 3:30-5:30 p.m.

            /w Annie Blakely

Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.

Jon Napier –Poodie’s – Spicewood – 7:30 p.m.

            Song Swap /w Robert Cline, Jr.

TerriHendrix – MOSSFEST – Austin  -

            See Video & Link on Friday Post – Concert & Events

            /w Lloyd Maines and more throughout the Day!

Monday – 7

Bracken Hale – Poodies – Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.

            /w Mark Ambrose

Scott TaylorBand – Dodge City – Victoria – 9 p.m.

Tuesday – 8

Chuck Hawthorne - Liberty Tree Tavern - Elgin - 8 p.m.

Wednesday – 9

Scott TaylorBand – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria – 8 p.m.

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 3

CharlieDaniels – Valle Del Oro Resort – Mesa AZ

AmericanAquarium – The Bluebird – Bloomington IN

Friday – 4

CharlieDaniels – Del E. Webb Center – Wickenburg AZ

KeithAnderson – Buffalo Run Casino – Miami OK

Gene Watson – Mill Town Music Hall – Bremen GA

Asleep atthe Wheel – The Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte NC

AmericanAquarium – Oddbody’s Music Room – Dayton OH

Aaron Tippin – Northern Lights Casino – Walker MN

Texas Tenors – Paramount Theatre & Visual Arts Center – St. Cloud MN

                        1:30 & 7:30 p.m. shows
Collin Raye - Northern Lights Casino - Walker MN
Sammy Kershaw - Northern Lights Casino - Walker MN

  

Saturday – 5

CharlieDaniels – Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino – Sante Fe NM

Bo PhillipsBand – JB’s – Joplin MO

Gene Watson – Itawamba Community College – Tupelo MS

Oak RidgeBoys – Performing Arts Center of Kent – New Philidelphia OH

LorrieMorgan – Paragon Casino – Marksville LA

Asleep atthe Wheel – Isis Restaurant & Music Hall – Ashville NC

AmericanAquarium – Weatherwax Hall at JSO – Jackson MI

Aaron Tippin – Sondheim Center for the Perform. Arts – Fairfield IA

Mark ChapmanBand – Bordertown Casino – Seneca MO – 9 p.m.

            Lost Creek Saloon

Sunday – 6

Oak RidgeBoys – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville PA

Asleep atthe Wheel – City Winery – Nashville TN

Aaron Tippin – Dakota Magic Casino – Hankinson ND
Collin Raye - Dakota Magic Casino - Hankinson ND
Sammy Kershaw - Dakota Magic Casino - Hankinson ND

Monday – 7

Gene Watson – Strawberry Festival – Plant City FL

American Aquarium – The Shelter – Detroit MI

  

Tuesday – 8

JimmyFortune – Mining Camp Restaurant – Apache Junction AZ

Asleep atthe Wheel – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN

American Aquarium – Schuba’s – Chicago IL
The Gatlin Brothers - Grand Ole Orpy - Nashville TN

  

Wednesday – 9

JimmyFortune – Mining Camp Restaurant – Apache Junction AZ

Asleep atthe Wheel – Harvester Performance Center – Rocky Mount VA

AmericanAquarium – The Looney Bin – Bradley IL

Buddy Case – Cactus Jack’s – Conway AR – 6-9 p.m.